In 1936 Ayn Rand was no fan of Franklin D. Roosevelt and his New Deal programs. So it may come as a surprise to fans of Rand that the libertarian icon took money from the Works Progress Administration's Federal Theatre Project. Like a lot of money. »12/04/14 3:36pm 12/04/14 3:36pm

This red-sided house, rotting on a quiet street of York, Alabama, was once a symbol of the town’s struggle with blight. But over the past two years, with the help of the citizens who invited him there, artist Matthew Mazzotta has disassembled the abandoned structure and rebuilt it—as a tiny home that unfolds into an… »8/12/13 12:43pm 8/12/13 12:43pm

Any time you're out to see a show—whether it's actors on stage or Hollywood's latest money grab, the place you sit in relation to the action is vitally important to your viewing enjoyment. But it's not just a matter of preference—there's a science to getting the best seat. Here's where to go to get the most for your… »8/25/12 11:00am 8/25/12 11:00am

Come with me. I've got something to show you. A dark-haired woman clad in a long beaded dress said this to me as she whisked me away into the strange underworld of "Sleep No More." »6/01/12 3:40pm 6/01/12 3:40pm

If you're not ready to go whole hog with discrete components, Blu-ray home theater systems-also known as home theater in a box systems, or HTiBs-are an easy and affordable alternative. »6/29/11 1:20pm 6/29/11 1:20pm

How's this sound: A movie subscription that lets you watch unlimited movies in theaters for 50 bucks a month. It's like Netflix but for the real, real life. Would that be something you're interested in? »6/28/11 9:16am 6/28/11 9:16am

The taboo against talking on your phone during movies is at this point about as socially established as our rules against eating each other alive, socks with sandals, or marrying our parents. But what about movie texting? Let's explore. »6/08/11 10:00am 6/08/11 10:00am

The biggest attention grabber at the Met's upcoming production of "Siegfried" won't be some Nordic diva. It's going to be the advanced 3D projections on a 45-ton set that will create an intricate forest scene. Better still: audiences own't have to dawn those geeky glasses: »2/16/11 7:20pm 2/16/11 7:20pm

The Spiderman musical. It's cursed! Or at least very poorly conceived. Either way, to get cartoonishly caught up on everything that's gone tragi-hilariously wrong with Julie Taymor's über-expensive production of Turn Off the Dark, look no further. [NMA] »12/23/10 2:00pm 12/23/10 2:00pm

This was no hobby. The Shalimar Theater grew from a man's love, his dedication to a dying art. In The Projectionist, we see not just life's inherent frailty but also glimpse at the possibility of creation that transcends our mortality.»10/20/10 3:00pm 10/20/10 3:00pm

Samsung debuted the world's first 3D-capable Blu-ray player today, but don't get too excited about relaxing to a 3D movie on a long flight. The BD-C8000 doesn't offer 3D on-the-go, just when hooked up to a 3DTV. »8/11/10 11:00am 8/11/10 11:00am

In 1995, the AMC Grand opened in Dallas. It had 24 screens and it changed the movie theater industry: It was the United States' first megaplex. Sadly, the theater will close on November 30. [Dallas News] »6/03/10 1:40am 6/03/10 1:40am

Panasonic isn't taking no for an answer on this 3DTV business. To make the prospect of switching over a little more appealing, they're rolling out the SC-ZT2: a fully wireless home theater audio system designed specifically for Full HD 3D. »6/01/10 11:24am 6/01/10 11:24am

Variety recently talked to Jeffrey Katzenberg, CEO of DreamWorks Animation, about the state of 3D film making. Katzenberg promptly released the Kraken on Clash of the Titans. Here's why he thinks it could spell the end of 3D. »4/10/10 7:00pm 4/10/10 7:00pm

What's more terrifying than a call coming from inside the house? The call coming from inside the theater. That's the thought behind Last Call, an interactive horror film in which the main character calls a random audience member for help. »3/10/10 9:20pm 3/10/10 9:20pm